Capella University
Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.
Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of
business management, health care, higher education, human
resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education,
public safety and public administration, social work, and public service
leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a
challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50
states and 45 other countries.
Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty
and staff in a program designed for working adults. And with
federal loan programs and scholarships available, 3 out of 4
Capella students receive financial aid.
An education that blends theory and practice to fuel your career
Capella University admissions requirements
Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization.
International applicants residing outside the United States,
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are not eligible
for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical
internships or practica within the Schools of Education, Human
Services, and Psychology.
Financial aid at Capella University
Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover
their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial
aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal
Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify
Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on
other non-federal loan programs.
Capella-funded scholarships are also available in select
disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services
Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education
students. There are also external scholarships offered
specifically to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance
Scholarship.
Capella University accreditation
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Learn more about our 34 PhD, PsyD, DPA, DBA, DSW, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA,
MBA, MPH, BS, BPA, and BSN degree programs and 122
specializations by filling out the form today.
Learn from experts in the field of psychology
Capella University's outcome-based curriculum is designed to give
you the skills to meet changing needs in the field of psychology
while advancing your career and personal development.
Capella offers a BS in Psychology and a broad portfolio of
graduate-level psychology specializations:
- Counseling Psychology (MS)
- General Psychology (BS, MS, PHD)
- Child and Adolescent Development (MS)
- Clinical Psychology (MS)
- Sports Psychology (MS)
- Educational Psychology (MS, PHD)
- School Psychology (MS)
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology (MS, PHD)
- Leadership Coaching Psychology (MS)
- Evaluation, Research and Measurement (MS)
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Further your counseling career with an advanced degree
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Capella University currently offers 3 CACREP-accredited master's
programs: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy,
and School Counseling. CACREP accreditation is your assurance
that these Capella programs have been evaluated and meet the
rigorous standards set by the mental health counseling
profession. Capella's new MS in Career Counseling is one of very
few online master's programs in the field.
Capella offers a variety of additional counseling
programs:
- Addiction Counseling (MS)
- Counselor Education & Supervision (PHD)
- Counseling Psychology (MS)
- Counseling Studies (MS, PHD)
Master of Science (MS) in General Career Counseling
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Advance your knowledge of career counseling and career
development, including both faceto- face counseling and the use
of online tools to conduct career counseling at a distance.
Designed around leading counseling standards, Capella's MS in
Career Counseling is one of very few online master's programs in
the field. The rigorous program includes online course work,
residencies, and clinical experiences. The curriculum offers a
theoretical and practical foundation in the field of career
counseling, including administering and interpreting career
assessments; developing life, career, and employment plans for
clients; working with diverse populations; and planning and
managing comprehensive career counseling and development
programs. People who choose this specialization may be interested
in providing or managing career counseling or development
services in a corporate, government, or nonprofit setting; or
becoming an independent career counselor.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services
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In the human services field, an advanced degree can be a
significant career differentiator. This master's General Human
Services specialization offers you the opportunity to build on
your current knowledge, and advance your skills and career
options through an individualized program. The core courses
provide a strong foundation in the field, while a wide range of
electives provides you with the flexibility to develop a
distinctive program of study based on your personal areas of
interests and professional goals. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing human service management
positions in social service, education, government, public
safety, health care, and military organizations.
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in General Human Services
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The General Human Services PhD specialization is designed for
professionals in a wide range of human services and health care
fields who wish to advance their knowledge and careers, and
contribute to the field through doctoral research. The core
courses provide an overview of the human services field's most
relevant content, including adult development, diversity, ethics,
strategic planning, and the impact of today's changing health
care industry on human services. A wide range of elective courses
provides you the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human
services, such as counseling, family therapy, public safety, or
social services. People who choose this specialization are often
pursuing higher education faculty or human service leadership
positions in social service, education, government, public
safety, health care, and military organizations.
The residential colloquia experience:
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three, five-day colloquia
at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online
courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights
and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies
and beyond.